The Hawke Honeycomb Sunshade Objective 56mm (Model 62112) is a passive, low-profile optical accessory engineered to eliminate lens flare and flash from the objective glass of Hawke riflescopes. Measuring just 9 mm in depth, this aluminium-alloy micro-honeycomb grid prevents front-heavy rifle imbalance while reducing ambient glare and internal reflections during bright daylight shooting. It threads directly into compatible post-2015 Hawke riflescopes featuring a 56 mm objective lens, including models across the Sidewinder, Frontier, Vantage, and Endurance ranges.

Key Features

• Anti-Reflection Flash Suppression: Uses an integrated micro-mesh grid to completely stop direct sunlight from reflecting off the 56 mm glass, concealing the shooter's position from quarry.
• Low-Profile 9 mm Footprint: Adds only 9 mm of length to the host scope, preventing barrel snags in dense scrub and avoiding the balance shifts associated with full-length tubular sunshades.
• Direct Optical Pass-Through: Non-powered aluminium construction requires no batteries and functions across standard airgun and centre-fire firearm recoil envelopes.
• Glare Mitigation: Cuts down stray light and internal optic washouts when aiming toward low sun angles or across reflective surfaces.

Specifications

• Objective Fit: 56 mm
• Depth / Length: 9 mm (approx. 0.35 in)
• Material: Aluminium alloy
• Direct Interface Compatibility: Post-2015 Hawke 56 mm objective riflescopes (Sidewinder, Frontier, Vantage, Endurance)
• Adapter Requirements: Pre-2015 Sidewinder models require a thread adaptor; incompatible with pre-2019 Frontier scopes
• Lens Cover Compatibility: Incompatible with direct screw-in Hawke metal flip-up lens covers

Who is the Hawke Honeycomb Sunshade 56mm for?

• Open paddock varmint and predator hunters — Controls target-spooking glint off the 56 mm objective lens during harsh daytime shooting without adding the bulk of a standard tube shade.
• Long-range tactical shooters — Provides target acquisition clarity and signature reduction while adding just 9 mm of depth to maintain overall rifle balance and prevent snag hazards.

Less suitable for: Deep dusk, dawn, or extreme low-light hunting scenarios where the grid's minor light attenuation lowers visibility, or for setups requiring screw-in metal flip-up covers; choose a traditional open tubular sunshade (such as a 50mm or 100mm tube) in these applications to maximise light transmission.